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Facebook removes false accounts linked to Brazil’s Bolsonaro

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Social media giant Facebook said Wednesday that it has removed dozens of accounts linked to supporters or employees of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro as part of an investigation into the spread of false news online. Nathaniel Gleicher, the company’s head of cybersecurity policy, said in a statement that 73 Facebook and Instagram accounts, 14 pages and one group were removed. Brazilian courts have been investigating the spread of false news in connection with Bolsonaro. There was no immediate comment from the presidential office about Facebook’s action. Facebook’s executive said the…

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’58 Indian-origin executives employ over 3.6 mln globally, account for $1 trillion in revenue’

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A group of 58 Indian-origin executives heading companies across 11 countries, including the US, Canada and Singapore, collectively employ more than 3.6 million people and account for a combined USD 1 trillion in revenue, according to a US-based top Indian diaspora organisation. Indian-origin business leaders are reaching the pinnacle of corporate success in greater numbers than ever, many use their platforms for social change advocacy, said Indiaspora, a nonprofit organisation of global Indian diaspora leaders from various backgrounds and professions. The Indiaspora Business Leaders List of 58 executives head companies…

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Gangster Vikas Dubey arrested in MP; 2 aides killed in UP

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Gangster Vikas Dubey, wanted in connection with the Kanpur ambush in which eight policemen were killed, was arrested from Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, an official said. Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra confirmed the development. He told reporters that Dubey is in the state police’s custody in Ujjain. “Yes, we have arrested him and he is in our custody,” the minister said, without revealing how police nabbed him. The minister did not confirm if the gangster, carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh on information leading to his…

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AICF secretary Chauhan hits out at Raja faction after chief selector’s resignation

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All India Chess Federation (AICF) secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan has hit out at rival P R Venketrama Raja faction’s allegations that he “prompted” the resignation of chief selector R B Ramesh and urged the Grandmaster to clear the air. Ramesh on Tuesday resigned as the chief selector of the AICF alleging “interference” from warring officials of rival factions. Responding to the development and the subsequent allegations that he was behind it, Chauhan stated, “I am appalled to see a news release issued by Vijay Deshpande on behalf of P R…

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Rupee slips 5 paise to 74.98 against US dollar in early trade

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The rupee depreciated 5 paise to 74.98 against the US dollar in opening trade on Wednesday tracking weak domestic equities and strengthening American currency. Forex traders said steady crude oil prices and foreign fund inflows supported the rupee, while factors like strong dollar, muted domestic equities and rising COVID-19 cases dragged the local unit down. The rupee opened on a positive note at 74.88 at the interbank forex market, but soon lost ground and touched 74.98 against US dollar, down 5 paise over its last close. It had settled at…

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Taraji P Henson finds phrase ‘strong black women’ dehumanising

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Actor Taraji P Henson says she has issues with the usage of phrases like “strong black women” and “black girl magic” as it dehumanises women of colour and belittles their pain. During a discussion with Essence’s Wellness House, the 49-year-old actor said black women are at the bottom of the social hierarchy and have been ignored for ages. ‘We’re not fairies! We don’t magically rebound from pain. We hurt and suffer just like others. It started off as an empowerment saying… because (black women are) always neglected, we’re always at…

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Brazil’s president says hydroxychloroquine to cure his virus

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he is confident that he will swiftly recover from the new coronavirus thanks to treatment with hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malaria drug that has not been proven effective against COVID-19. Bolsonaro said he tested positive for the new coronavirus on Tuesday after months of downplaying its severity while deaths mounted rapidly inside the country. The president told reporters he underwent a lung X-ray on Monday after experiencing fever, muscle aches and malaise. As of Tuesday, his fever had subsided, he said, and he attributed the improvement to…

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Kanpur ambush: Gangster Vikas Dubey’s close aide killed, another arrested

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The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) on Wednesday killed an aide of gangster Vikas Dubey in Hamirpur and arrested another following an encounter in Kanpur for their alleged role in last week’s Bikru ambush wherein eight policemen died, a senior officer said. Two policemen were injured in the encounter in Hamirpur. “Amar Dubey, who carried a reward of Rs 25,000, was killed in an encounter in Maudaha village in Hamirpur district,” STF IG Amitabh Yash told PTI. Superintendent of Police, Hamirpur Shlok Kumar said, “Acting on a tip off,…

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Halle Berry pulls out of transgender role in a movie after backlash

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Hollywood star Halle Berry has apologised and pulled out from playing a transgender character in a movie following criticism on social media. The 53-year-old actor had spoken about the role during an Instagram Live interview. “(The film is about) a character where the woman is a trans character, so she’s a woman that transitioned into a man,” Berry said in the interview with hairstylist Christin Brown. “She’s a character in a project I love that I might be doing.” The announcement was followed by severe social media backlash with many…

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Mourinho delighted by Lloris-Son clash during Tottenham win

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When Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris confronted Son Heung-min on the field at halftime, Jose Mourinho was far from annoyed. The manager renowned for his own flashpoints and volatility was delighted to see tensions between teammates erupting in public view. “It was beautiful,” he said. “Probably it’s a consequence of our meetings.” Angered by the timidity of a 3-1 loss at Sheffield United in the previous English Premier League round, Mourinho saw the passion he wanted as Tottenham this time secured a 1-0 victory over Everton on Monday. Just before the…

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